Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: March 14, 2025
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Job Description:
Description
Summary: Under the supervision of a Registered Occupational
Therapist, schedules, plans and delivers prescribed occupational
therapy treatments, services and home instruction to patients in
such areas as daily living skills, functional mobility,
neuromuscular reeducation, vocational, general musculoskeletal,
energy conservation and joint protection. Utilizes orthotic and
adaptive equipment and positioning devices as required. Administers
and may interpret basic evaluations. Documents patient status and
reports changes. Responsibilities: The Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistant reports directly to the department manager and/or
his/her designee with clinical supervision provided by a licensed
occupational therapist. Responsible for utilization and supervision
of volunteers, students, and support staff relating to the
provision of occupational therapy services. The occupational
therapist is responsible for interpretation/implementation of
physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection
of confidential information, professional communication, economic
use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy
environment. Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of
occupational therapy. Perform the technical skills of the certified
occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the
equipment utilized in his/her professional area. Ability to write
and speak in a professional and intelligent manner and must
demonstrate supervision/management skills. Must comply with the
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and standards of
performance. Willing to assume additional responsibilities as
requested. Requirements: Education:
Keywords: Christus Health, Las Cruces , Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy, Healthcare , Alamogordo, New Mexico
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